Friday, March 15, 2013

Friday flowers

For the first time in forever ...

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I haven't been buying flowers lately but I had coffee with Kristin on Saturday and she sweetly brought me some of the extras from Angel's daughter's party. (Kris is my dear friend from high school who did our wedding flowers so she knows how much I love them and Angel was our wedding planner and her taste is exquisite - thanks, ladies!)

I had the best time arranging them into a trio of vases. There's something really relaxing about putting flowers together for yourself. I zone out a little and just enjoy it. Makes me want to get back into my weekly flower tradition but it'll probably have to wait until spring is more firmly established.

Those little guys in the bottom are flower frogs and I don't know how anyone arranges flowers without them. You can usually buy them at the Japanese market or you can order them online.  I have a bunch of different sizes and shapes.
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24 comments:

  1. bigJCfanMarch 15, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oh my goodness, those are gorgeous.
    Kasey

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  2. ChauceeMarch 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Wow these are stunning. There is NOTHING better in the world than the simple and profound beauty of fresh flowers. I remember my grandmother use to literally stop and smell the roses, and I always thought that was so funny, but now I get it. It's a beautifully simple pleasure.

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  3. Juliette LauraMarch 15, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Oh these are absolutely beautiful!
    So spring!

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
    juliettelaura.blogspot.com

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  4. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    beautiful blooms!

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  5. MaureenMarch 15, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Just beautiful! What kind of flower is the one pink one with the petals that seem to be going in an opposite direction?

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    1. RachelMarch 15, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Do you mean the pink roses? Those are Juliet roses. Gorgeous, right? I only know that because Kris told me and she's the expert.

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    2. MaureenMarch 18, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      Yes - the pink roses. Thanks...I will have to remember their name. Beautiful!

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  6. Lotts and lotsMarch 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    These are so beautiful, fresh flowers make everything better! I especially love the large peachy ones.

    Have a super weekend
    Lotts x

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  7. laurenMarch 15, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    that tight-centered pink bloom in the second shot is like looking into mother nature's jet engine. welcome to spring, and thank you for flying.

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    1. RachelMarch 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      Juliet roses! I don't think I'd ever seen them before but of course having a florist friend helps with the flower identifications.

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    2. HannahMarch 15, 2013 at 11:35 AM

      Thanks for identifying them! I was wondering what they were - so beautiful!

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  8. MüjdeMarch 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    pretty flowers

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  9. ashley sullivanMarch 15, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    i still always think of you when i buy flowers! what beautiful arrangements to get back in the swing.

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  10. Amy KellyMarch 16, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Your arrangements are beautiful! I always have a hard time arranging flowers (I think not buying enough is usually my problem... and I lack pretty vases). Your little trio is just so pretty! I've never heard of flower frogs before and now I'm incredibly curious to try them.

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  11. And KateMarch 17, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    The flower arrangements are beautiful, I love the colour palette of the flowers, the pastel colours are so pretty.
    Those vases are amazing, so simplistic, yet so elegant.
    Your blog is my go-to for home and interior inspiration, I am definitely going to invest in some flower frogs as when I arrange flowers they have a mind of their own. I need to keep them in position!
    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    Much Love;
    Kate xo

    www.and-kate.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I've just nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award... see my blog post for details :)
    Jx

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  13. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    I love this flowers..

    Not Only Sugar

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  14. The TravelogueMarch 18, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Wow, I love peonies! So gorgeous.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    These flowers are all that I have to remind me of Spring coming from my rainy town in England!I love the pale pinks, such a seasonal colour. But that peachy orange, ah it's colossal! This post inspired me to write a Spring-themed post on my own blog!

    xx
    Libby

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  16. KristyMarch 22, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Gorgeous! Those roses are what roses should be.

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  17. Kristin @ Petal and ThornMarch 27, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    pretty pretty pretty! so glad they went to a good home where they would be appreciated :)

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  18. Little NanMarch 30, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Soft and bloomy and just beautiful x

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  19. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    Hi, just a moment back I was searching for the information on the same topic and now I am here. So much information, really well executed blog. This is really informative and I will for sure refer my friends the same. Thanks………blooming flowers

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  20. Angel @ loveandsplendor.com/blogApril 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    sooo glad you got them and enjoyed them!! xoxo

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